Ocean Exploration| 8:00 am
| Del Mar - Have breakfast at Pacifica Breeze Café. Try the House Smoked Salmon Benedict or the Del Mar Power Breakfast - very popular with the locals.
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| 9:30 am
| La Jolla - Get acquainted with a variety of marine life at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
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| Noon
| La Jolla - Have lunch at The Shores Restaurant at the La Jolla Shores Hotel, one of the three restaurants overseen by award-winning Chef Bernard Guillas.
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| 1:30 pm
| La Jolla - Uncover the smallest of sea creatures amongst the tide pools at Shell Beach or paddle through a guided kayaking tour of La Jolla Cove and caves with La Jolla Kayak or San Diego Bike & Kayak Tours.
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| 6 pm
| La Jolla - Have dinner in downtown La Jolla. Save room for dessert at Nine-Ten where the half-baked chocolate cake can't be missed.
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| 8 pm
| La Jolla - Saunter through La Jolla Village along Prospect Street and stumble upon the myriad of boutiques, galleries, and museums.
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| Don't Miss
| Swimming or kayaking with docile leopard sharks at La Jolla Shores during the last weeks of summer.
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Drive the 101| 8:30 am
| Oceanside - Have breakfast at the historic 101 Café, the oldest eatery in Oceanside, serving breakfast classics all day long. Sit at the bar to take in some of the action.
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| 10:00 am
| Oceanside - Learn about the history of local surfing with a stop at the California Surf Museum.
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| 1:00 pm
| Encinitas - Wander through Downtown Encinitas. Check out the surf at world-renowned Swami's Beach.
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| 4:00 pm
| Solana Beach - Pick up one-of-a-kind gifts or artisan creations at the Cedros Design District.
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| 5:00 pm
| Del Mar - Stroll around Del Mar Plaza for a prime view of the sunset.
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| 6:00 pm
| La Jolla - Enjoy the spectacular view over dinner at the Sky Room at the La Valencia Hotel or the exceptional cuisine at San Diego's only 5 diamond restaurant, Addison at The Grand Del Mar.
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| 8:00 pm
| Solana Beach - Catch a live music show at the internationally-acclaimed Belly Up.
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| Don't Miss
| The La Jolla Farmers' Markets every Sunday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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| 9:00 am
| Escondido - Embark on a safari tour at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park. For a rare, close-up glimpse of its popular inhabitants, add in a Photo Caravan Tour, a Segway Tour, or try the thrilling new Flightline adventure experience.
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| 1:00 pm
| Escondido - Treat your taste buds to a delicious meal at one of the many unique eateries along Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido.
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| 2:30 pm
| Escondido - Enjoy Grape Day Park and stroll through a little bit of Escondido's history at the Escondido History Center. Meander through the shops, museums and galleries along Grand Avenue. Let the magnificent Queen Califia's Magical Circle sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park astound you.
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| 6:00 pm
| Escondido - Have dinner at Stone Brewing World Bistro. Start with the Stone Pale Ale and garlic stir-fried Brussels sprouts. After enjoying the delicious, locally-sourced food, take a free tour of the award-winning microbrewery.
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| 8:00 pm
| Escondido - End the evening in style with a performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
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| Don't Miss
| Queen Califia's Magical Circle, the only American sculpture garden by internationally-acclaimed artist, Niki de Saint Phalle. Find her signature near the golden egg fountain.
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Refined Relaxation| 9:00 am
| Rancho Bernardo - Enjoy some pampering with a spa treatment or round of golf at the Rancho Bernardo Inn.
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| Noon
| Rancho Bernardo - Have lunch at the Veranda Restaurant overlooking the golf course.
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| 1:30 pm
| Rancho Bernardo or Escondido - Prime your palette for wine tastings at Bernardo Winery or Orfila Vineyards.
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| 4:00 pm
| Valley Center - Treat yourself to a spa visit or gaming at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort.
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| 6:00 pm
| Valley Center - Dine into one of the restaurant options available at Harrah's. From Fiore's steak and seafood or worldly flavors at the International Buffet, to "fruits of the sea" from the Oyster Bar, Harrah's as got every taste covered.
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| 8:00 pm
| Valley Center - Groove to live musical entertainment at Harrah's or enjoy the new high-energy Sports Pit with 50 plasma TV screens.
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| Don't Miss
| Escondido's Cruisin' Grand, the Friday night blast-to-the-past with hot rods and classic cars. From April to September, 5pm-9pm every Friday.
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